Italy for Dummies
John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-470-06932-5 (ISBN)
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Marvel at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the take a gondola ride through Venice at dusk. Sunbathe on the Amalfi Coast or walk the streets of Pompeii. Find the latest fashions in Milan or enjoy an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See magnificent cathedrals and architecture or get caught up in the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has enough cultural treasures and scenic splendors to last a lifetime, and this guide helps you make the most of your time with info on: Attractions in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more; Italy's history, culture, people, architecture, and cuisine; Museums with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and others; Must--see churches, beginning with St.Peter's Basilica in Rome; The best ways to travel from one destination to another within Italy; Shopping for marbled paper goods, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and of course, fashion accessories; and, Four great itineraries.
Like every "For Dummies" travel guide, "Italy For Dummies, Fourth Edition" includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; what you shouldn't miss and what you can skip; the best hotels and restaurants for every budget; and, handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages. There's even a glossary of menu terms to help you make the most of Italian diverse, divine cuisine. So dig in and enjoy.
Bruce Murphy has lived and worked in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Rome, and Sicily. His work has appeared in magazines ranging from Cruising World to Critical Inquiry. In addition to guidebooks, he has published fiction, poetry, and criticism, most recently the Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery (St. Martin's Press). Alessandra de Rosa was born in Rome and has lived and worked in Rome, Paris, and New York City. She did her first cross-Europe trip at age 2, from Rome to London by car. She has continued in that line ever since, exploring three out of five continents so far. Her beloved Italy remains her preferred destination and where she lives part of the year.
Introduction. Part I: Introducing Italy. Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Italy. Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Italy. Chapter 3: Deciding Where and When to Go. Chapter 4: Following an Itinerary: Four Great Options. Part II: Planning Your Trip to Italy. Chapter 5: Managing Your Money. Chapter 6: Getting to Italy. Chapter 7: Getting Around Italy. Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations. Chapter 9: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests. Chapter 10: Taking Care of the Remaining Details. Part III: The Eternal City: Rome. Chapter 11: Settling into Rome. Chapter 12: Exploring Rome. Part IV: Florence and the Best of Tuscany and Umbria. Chapter 13: Florence. Chapter 14: Northern Tuscany and the Cinque Terre. Chapter 15: Southern Tuscany and Umbria. Part V: Venice and the Best of the Pianura Padana. Chapter 16: Venice. Chapter 17: Padua, Verona, and Milan. Part VI: Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. Chapter 18: Naples. Chapter 19: Going Beyond Naples: Three Day Trips. Chapter 20: Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Part VII: Sicily. Chapter 21: Palermo. Chapter 22: Taormina, Syracuse, and Agrigento. Part VIII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Non Capisco: The Top Ten Expressions You Need to Know. Chapter 24: Ten Great Italian Artists. Appendix A: Quick Concierge. Appendix B: Glossary of Architectural and Menu Terms. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 19.1.2007 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Dummies Travel |
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations , maps |
| Verlagsort | Chichester |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 139 x 215 mm |
| Gewicht | 553 g |
| Einbandart | Paperback |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Italien |
| ISBN-10 | 0-470-06932-5 / 0470069325 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-06932-5 / 9780470069325 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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